Saturday Launch And Parking
Saturday launch site:136 N Shore Rd
Bantam, CT
Just NE of the White Memorial Family Campground
Will be there at about 10. Show up any time!
Scratch Racing and Cruising This Weekend!!!
Hello All- The title above isn’t one you’d normally expect to see at this time of year BUT it isn’t the craziest thing we’ve seen lately….
As I said in an earlier post we have an embarrassment of riches in terms of ice and we would be remiss if we didn’t try to make the best of it. So here goes, a cunning plan to take advantage of as much as possible…. As I once heard Eddie Van Halen say; “If it’s all you can eat for a buck I’ll take three bucks worth!”
Of course racing and cruising is welcome on all of these lakes but if racing is what gets you going consider the following:
-Bantam Lake in western CT. Bantam Lake – Wikipedia
On SATURDAY marks will be set, flags will be waved, and the clipboard and score sheets will be in use…. Stay tuned for launch site info
An extra DN will be available for anyone who wants to give it a try
-Webster Lake in eastern MA Lake Chaubunagungamaug – Wikipedia
On SUNDAY marks will be set, flags will be waved, and the clipboard and score sheets will be in use…. Stay tuned for launch site info
An extra DN will be available for anyone who wants to give it a try
If cruising is your speed consider the following:
-Damariscotta Lake in coastal ME Damariscotta Lake – Wikipedia
I sailed this last weekend and it was on the rough side but very sailable and very enjoyable- it may be smoother now than last weekend due to a rain event that rolled through. See the CIBC site for details Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club | Maine ice boat enthusiasts and friends
-Lake Winnepesaukee in central NH Lake Winnipesaukee – Wikipedia
Sources say Winni is being scouted for a Hard Way trip, maybe this will be a good year for it! Again, stay tuned to this site for details
We have also heard rumors about ice on Mahopac Lake in southeast NY and some lakes in NJ but we don’t have any details.
AS ALWAYS, USE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS WHEN GOING ON THE ICE. Do not venture out without talking with locals and other sailors and doing a proper evaluation of the conditions and potential hazards. There are always plenty, especially at this time of year.
ALSO FOLLOW ALL COVID SAFETY GUIDLINES- WEAR A MASK, MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING AND IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE OR MAY HAVE BEEN INFECTED PLEASE AVOID ANY AND ALL CONTACT.
Fast Downwind Technique
Hey Gang- We have an embarrassment of riches in the ice department but will post about all that later-
In the meantime take a look and listen to the latest SailJuice video by Mike Madge- in this one he talks with Matt Struble about how to get through the downwind leg in a hurry- If you’ve ever seen Matt sail downwind you know he is worth listening to!
Click and learn- Stay tuned
Downwind Speed in the DN Ice Yacht – YouTube
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360 Degree Cameral On A DN
Andre’ Baby was good enough to send this video our way- Good footage and be sure to take advantage of the 360 degree feature!
Hello guys,
In case you haven’t seen the latest . You can orient the camera any which way while Tomek is sailing, with the arrows on the left upper corner of the screen.
Enjoy !
André
Tak ślizga się Mistrz Polski 2021 – Tomasz Zakrzewski / Sailing with Polish Champ Tomasz Zakrzewski
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A Rookie Checks In
Great to see the enthusiasm and guts this youngster has! She did well at the Nationals and we look forward to seeing her improve with a well tuned boat and some more time on the ice.
Iceboating bug can be dangerous >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News (sailingscuttlebutt.com)
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Going Faster Upwind in DN Ice Yachts, with Matt Struble – YouTube
More great tips from a top DN sailor- click and learn!
Thanks to Mike Madge for putting these together-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8LIMiLSyeg&feature=emb_title
Fastest Laser In The World….
Not sure where this is but you have to love it….
EurILCA – No matter the weather, you can always sail your… (facebook.com)
NETHERLANDS ICE
As far as we know iceboating originated in the Netherlands a few hundred years ago and there is still a strong fleet there.
They don’t get to sail in their own back yard much these days but last week things got cold and they were lucky to have some primo ice to break the drought!
Thanks to Margreet Elfring for sending this from the land of windmills, legal weed, red light districts, black ice, and colorful tulips.
Could be some sailing options coming together closer to home, stay tuned- Scouts are out and about.
Think ICE!!
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Great Advice On DN Racing….
Whether you race or cruise you will learn a lot by watching this video! Karol seems to have a knack for this iceboating stuff so pay attention….
Karol’s Winning Moves in the DN Ice Yacht – YouTube
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Mashpee-Wakeby update
This pond was sailed today- as always, there is thin ice and care needs to be taken-
We stayed in the Mashpee Pond portion, did not venture north into the Wakeby Pond part so no info on that-
In the southern part known hazards include thin and open spots along the SW shore of the the lake and care needs to be taken to avoid these. Also a “goose hole” was reported, not sure where.
The ice was a bit soft and there were many healed over drain holes- cold nightly temps could lock it up and warm temps could make it un sailable- as always, exercise extreme caution, follow safety protocols, and stay in known safe areas.
Do not sail alone, wear your ice picks, and keep your eyes open-
Think ice!! T
2021 DN Iceboat Nationals – YouTube
Some good video from the recent DN Nationals out in MI…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWa0lQSQSA&feature=emb_title
Iceboat Tours And Stories
Some good videos and stories here to while away the time until the snow melts….
2021 U.S. Nationals Called ON for Black Lake in Michigan – DN North America
It’s on!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/01/23/2021-u-s-nationals-called-on-for-black-lake-in-michigan/
2021 US Nationals – DN North America- update #4
The latest and greatest…. stay tuned
2021 U.S. Nationals Update #3 – DN North America
The latest-
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/01/21/2021-u-s-nationals-update-3/
2021 US Nationals – DN North America- update #2
Here is the latest from mission control- read up and stay tuned!
2021 US Nationals – DN North America- update #1
Take a look folks, and stay tuned. Hope to see a good turnout!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021-us-nationals/
James “T” Thieler
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Newport, RI. 02840
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t_thieler@yahoo.com
DN US National Champs Coming Up
Hello All-
The DN North Americans (and Worlds, and Europeans) have been called off due to the ongoing pandemic and borders being closed BUT there will be a US National Championship for anyone who wants to get on the ice and do a big event this year.
Should be pretty good and no doubt the big event of the season! Click the link, read up, load up, and hope to see you there- wherever that turns out to be!
Keep an eye on the the IDNIYRA site for details DN North America: The DN Is the Most Popular Iceboat In the World (idniyra.org)
Nationals Info here:
2021 US Nationals – DN North America (idniyra.org)
We are hoping to have NEIYA and Eastern Regional events this season as well- Don’t give up and stay tuned!
Hope all are safe, well and not completely off the deep end.
Think ICE! T
2021 Western Region Championship Update #3 – DN North America
If racing gets your blood going consider this option for this weekend- keep an eye on the IDNIYRA site for updates- Think ICE!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/01/05/2021-western-region-championship-update-3/
A Glimpse Into the World of Ice Boating – YouTube
Check this out gang, it features a bunch of our NEIYA gang and some great footage of good old Quaboag Pond.
Happy Viewing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfB2wqo7Oqk&feature=youtu.be
2020 Central Lakes Champs Photos
Hello All-
Sailing is happening here and there- It will be our turn soon…
The 2020 Central champs were held on Houghton Lake in central MI before Christmas and the one and only Gretchen Dorian was on hand to get the shots! She delivered as usual- Take a look here:
Block Island Back In The Day
Always fun to take a walk back in time….
The Four Roses | Block Island Times
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Deep Creek MD Showing Signs….
Hello All- In case anyone was wondering what the Deep Creek gang is up to…. Take a look!
DCL Ice Report #4
2020 – 2021 Ice Sailing Season
ICE!!!!!!!
Yes! We have beautiful clear black ice this morning on the mountain top! See pictures
Positive LRT this morning! Ok, ok! I know the BRT (Big Rock Test) was negative today, but hopefully the cold temperatures will build the ice plate. See pictures. Sunrise at DCL this morning, Positive LRT, Negative BRT, and the IceMan patiently waiting in James Hillyer’s finished sidecar, strapped to Mark Haraway’s newest ride… waiting, waiting and more waiting.
The IceMan will be at the lake for the New Years weekend so stop by and get those last few items ready for sailing on the ice. Remember the conditions are tricky so when all the snow balls align we need to motivate and get out there and sail and enjoy each other’s company in the clean, cold fresh air. Together, we will sail on the ice, because it’s twice as nice!
Keep those weekends open for the next two months so we all can get out to enjoy the ice! Now we REALLY. REALLY, REALLY have to start wishing hard for hard water!
Now, please! Repeat after me…. “Ice, Smooth, Black, Beautiful Ice, Let’s Go…with Ice, Wind, and No to Snow…” Hey! Who out there isn’t chanting… let’s get with the program folks… grab your socks, break the locks, pull out the gear and head on over here!!!!!
Think Ice!
*LRT = Little Rock Test **BRT = Big Rock Test… stand by you’ll see….
IceMan
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